Best party hotspots for New Year's Eve

QUEENSLAND revellers, from Coolangatta up to the Cape, will usher in 2013 with a bang.

There is a multitude of functions and parties on offer, with options to suit both the well-heeled reveller and the budget conscious.

Vying for the title of Queensland's most exclusive New Year's Eve ticket is the Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast.

A regular haunt of the rich and famous, the establishment will put on a sultry showcase of burlesque acts and a five-course degustation menu washed down with sparkling Moet & Chandon champagne.

Entertainment is provided by international DJ Wayne G but the night does not come cheap.

Event tickets top the scale at $650 each.

However, there's more ways than one to celebrate and options abound for those on a limited budget.

There are many free events throughout the state, with ever-popular pyrotechnic displays to feature heavily.

South Bank is the top spot in Brisbane for families but, with fireworks displays scheduled for 8.30pm and midnight, as well as live music at Riverside Green and the Cultural Forecourt, vantage points will be at a premium from early in the day.

Fireworks displays are planned in Queensland cities such as Cairns, and on the Sunshine and Gold coasts, among others.

Brisbane's pubs and restaurants are preparing for an influx of thousands of people for the evening.

Hot Tickets to New Year's Eve:

What: New Year's Eve Masquerade Soiree

Where: Gerard's Bistro, 15 James St, Fortitude Valley

When: from 7pm

Cost: $170

Tickets: still available

What: PoNYE

Where: Pony Lounge & Dining, Eagle Street Pier

When:

Cost: from $160

Tickets: still available

What: New Year's Eve at Alfred & Constance

Where: Corner of Alfred and Constance Streets, Fortitude Valley

When: from 11am

Cost: free entry

Tickets: not required

What: Sparkle @ The Euro

Where: The Euro, 181 Mary Street, Brisbane.

When: from 6pm

Cost: from $140

Tickets: still available

What: New Year's Eve at the Emporium Hotel Cocktail Bar

Where: The Emporium Hotel, 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

When: 7pm to 2am

Cost: $35 pre-sale or $40 on the door. VIP tables from $100 per person

Tickets: still available

What: New Year's Eve on the Rooftop

Where: Limes Hotel rooftop bar, Constance Street, Fortitude Valley

When: 8pm to 2am

Cost: $195 per person or $185 each for groups of five. Event and accommodation package: $699 for two